KARACHI: The Mustafa Amir murder case took a new turn as the primary accused, Armaghan, filed a formal application expressing “no confidence” in the presiding judge of the Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). In his plea, Armaghan raised serious concerns regarding the transparency of the ongoing trial, requesting an immediate transfer of the case to another court. The suspect maintained that he no longer expects a fair trial under the current proceedings.
Key Allegations in the Application:
Bias and Fairness: Armaghan stated in his petition that all his previous requests have been summarily rejected, leading him to believe that justice will not be served in this court. Collusion Allegations: The accused leveled a serious allegation, claiming that the complainant had all related cases transferred to this specific judge. He further alleged the possibility of a “deal” between the complainant and the court, which he argued violates the principles of a fair trial. Judicial Demeanor: The application further highlighted grievances regarding the judge’s behavior. Armaghan claimed that the judge’s attitude toward him and his legal counsel during hearings has been “highly inappropriate” and biased.
The court has yet to issue a formal ruling on the transfer request. The Mustafa Amir murder case remains one of the high-profile proceedings currently being monitored by legal circles in Karachi.
